Well, I wouldn't consider it a good thing that we are a "cultural" influence to the rest of the world because what is exported is not what isn't, if you catch my drift. We are a lot bigger than the dominant narratives...and though the tide of popular culture often railroads over what diversity and folk life we have- we still manage to have it. We also have a lot reconciliation to work out among ourselves, things weve done...such as terrible experiments...the removal of people...the lawful discrimination against others. things that still scar. and we have cultures to remember- songs to rediscover, a whole new interest in various folk scenes....history of towns and settlements.
Now, the one good thing about our national identity and official culture of democracy, is that we have a history of THE PEOPLE doing what needs to be done. Whether its breaking away from Britain, standing our ground against confederate demands, or raising an internationally recognised movement for civil rights, creating conditions to keep workers safe, we get 'er done. Thats what you guys ought to take, and stop waiting for us to do what you guys need. You shouldn't ever look to anyone else but yourselves for what you need to change for yourselves. Our politicians are elected by our people- not by you or the world, so we are not going to be representing you, thinking about you, or winking at you-- so why look at us for change?
Quite frankly, the way things are moving along, politics aside, we are all going to be repeatedly kicked in the shins by mother nature in the coming years, and then subsequently by the aftermath on human populations (climate refugees, conflicts over land, massive migration)... so looking to us will really land you nowhere as our country currently officially pretends this wont happen, and that people who do migrate are probably just criminals. All of them. The men, women, and those sketchy little kids.
(for a better example, there are many African countries which have culturally dealt well with moving populations due to desertification, not all perfectly, but it would be instructive to look at those bordering and south of the Sahel)
Last thing- I am assuming you are an "ends justifies the means" kind of guy, because the president is so hurtful, vulgar, and offensive that there is really nothing to excuse that except a philosophy that if you get what you like (you- not anyone else), then its okay to incite hatred, violence, and feelings associated with oppression. Not to mention enacting policies and putting together committees with the specific agenda to target others rights. including my rights. this is probably the main reason why he doesn't get applause.